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N938FD1989 Boeing 757-23A

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply87 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2028
Based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
RB211-535E4 · 42,540 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
87
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Federal Express Corp
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Jul 25, 2012
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Apr 19, 2013

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Boeing
Model
757-23A
Year
1989
Serial number
24292
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
178
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A2NM
Mode S code
AD03E2

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Rb211-535e4
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
42,540 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2012 – nowFederal Express CorpMemphis, TN · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (29)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-02-10Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 EnginesMar 7, 2005Airframe (757-23A)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.
2004-12-07Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 EnginesJul 21, 2004Airframe (757-23A)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney EnginesOct 16, 2003Airframe (757-23A)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-14-08Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesAug 18, 2003Airframe (757-23A)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-23A)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-19-52Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Sep 30, 2002Airframe (757-23A)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002
2002-02-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000
2001-23-14Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 2001Airframe (757-23A)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-20-12Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 20, 2001Airframe (757-23A)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive.
2001-20-11Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (757-23A)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-23A)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators.
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (757-23A)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005.
2000-04-18Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesApr 4, 2000Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 3, 1998, or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0012, dated August 31, 1989
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (757-23A)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-26-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 1998Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (757-23A)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers.
97-18-04Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-23A)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-23A)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-23A)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-23A)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996
95-10-13Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesJun 15, 1995Airframe (757-23A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
95-01-05Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series EnginesJan 20, 1995Airframe (757-23A)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 series engines.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (87)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Electrical power · static inverter · burnedOct 30, 2023

    MDIS 938 24-22 9631 30OCT23 IND FACT U UPON POWERING UP AIRCRAFT, NOTICED AN ACRID SMELL IN COCKPIT WITH ASSOCIATED STBY INVERTER EICAS MSG. PART 30OCT23 16:24 MC1 U IDENTIFIED PARTS STATIC INVERTER MPN: 1-002-0102-2090 CPN: 2413802 QTY: 1 R/I 30OCT23 16:33 IND U REASON CODE : PREMATURE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · unknown · shearedJul 27, 2023

    MDIS 938 32-42 9432 27JUL23 BUR FACT U AT PUSHBACK #7 MLG TIRE BLEW, UPON INSPECTION FOUND EIGHT TIE BOLTS HAD SHEARED OFF. 5 R/I 27JUL23 04:06 BUR U REASON CODE : PREMATURE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OFF MPN: 160N0001-38 POS: 8 SRL: A0681 ON MPN: 160N0001-38 CPN: 3215827 SRL: A0396 TAG NBR: I41446 FACT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedApr 7, 2023

    R/H EXTERIOR FUSELAGE SKIN DOUBLER HAS 2EA DENTS BETWEEN BS 540 AND BS 560 AND STRINGER S-22R AND STRINGER S23R REPAIRED PER FEDEX EA # F-5330-165083-P3

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Nacelles and pylons · panel · delaminatedApr 6, 2023

    #1 PYLON PANEL 432AL AFT 2 CORNERS ARE DELAMINATED AND DAMAGED. ACCOMPLISHED PERMANENT REPAIR OF PANEL PER B757 SRM 51-40-02, 54-50-70-0G, 51-70-17-0G AND BOEING DWG 313N5003.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · panel · delaminatedApr 6, 2023

    R.WING L/E PANEL 611DB HAS COMPOSITE DAMAGE ON MULTIPLE AREAS. ACCOMPLISHED PERMANENT REPAIR ON R/W L/E PANEL 611DB COMPOSITE DAMAGE PER B757 SRM 57-41-01-4R, 51-70-08-0G AND FIG 201, AND BOEING DWG 114N1523 REV D

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedApr 6, 2023

    AREA AFT OF THE BULK CARGO COMPARTMENT, MAIN CABIN FLOOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE & NUT STRIP ARE CORRODED BETWEEN STA 1701 & 1720 APPROX RBL 5 REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR SUPPORT AND NUTPLATE STRIP IAW B757 SRM 51-40-02-0G AND BAC DWG 146N5300 REV C AND 140N2524 REV A

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedApr 6, 2023

    AREA OF THE BULK CARGO COMPARTMENT, MAIN CABIN FLOOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND NUTSTRIP ARE CORRODED BETWEEN STA 1701 AND 1720 APPROX LBL5 REMOVED AND REPLACED ANGLE ( FLOOR SUPPORT) WITH NUTPLATE STRIP IAW BAC DWG 146N5300 REV C 140N2524 REV A B757 SRM 51-40-02-0G

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedApr 6, 2023

    AREA OF AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT, MAIN CABIN FLOOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND NUTSTRIP ARE CORRODED BETWEEN STA 1701 AND 1720 APPROX RBL 13 REMOVED AND REPLACED ANGLE (FLOOR SUPPORT) AND NUTPLATE STRIP IAW BAC DWG 146N5300 REC C 140N2524 REV A, B757 SRM 51-40-02-0G

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Exhaust · strap · crackedMar 30, 2023

    #2 ENG I/B T/R L/E RADIAL STRAP IS CRACKED AT APPROX 8 0CLOCK POS. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER B757 AMM 78-31-20-8

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · unknown · unknownFeb 9, 2023

    PDIS 938 52-10 9099 09FEB23 PHX FACT U ON FO S PRE-FLIGHT FO DISCOVERED R1 DOOR SLIDE CABLE EXPOSED. CALLED MX TO VERIFY AND CHECK THAT IT WOULD NOT CATCH ON THRESHOLD, AND POTENTIALLY DEPLOY SLIDE. FACT 09FEB23 17:52 MEM U AMM: 25-66-01-4 AMM: 52-11-00-2 INSP R1 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE ASSY. RESTOWED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 87 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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